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MEDIA RELEASE: National Academy of Public Administration and University of Connecticut School of Public Policy host 23rd Annual Social Equity Leadership Conference, June 20-22

MEDIA RELEASE: National Academy of Public Administration and University of Connecticut School of Public Policy host 23rd Annual Social Equity Leadership Conference, June 20-22 Post Date: June 17, 2024 For Immediate Release June 17, 2024 Stamford, CT. – This week, June 20-22, the University of Connecticut School of Public Policy and The National Academy of Public...

TECH Day at NASA Attracts Middle School Students 

Research shows that STEM education is important to middle school students because it helps them develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It is also crucial for preparing students for their future careers.   NASA Glenn Research Center’s Office of STEM Engagement invited middle school students from several area schools to TECH Day at NASA Glenn in...

Doctors, NY Lawmakers Host Food Tasting and Press Conference in Support of Plant-Based School Lunch Legislation

ALBANY, N.Y.—Falafel Bowls, Powered Up Pasta with Chickpeas, and Veggie Skewers were just a few of the plant-based food items on the menu at a May 15 legislative reception supporting S996 (Hoylman-Sigal) / A3708 (Rajkumar). The legislation will promote student health and foster health equity by providing plant-based options upon request to students in New York public...

Physicians Committee Offers $4K to Bring Plant-Based School Lunches to N.C. School District

Physicians Committee Nutrition Education Coordinator Noah Praamsma, MS, RDN, outlined the details of the grant offer. Joseph Barrocas, MD, a pediatrician from Huntersville, N.C., spoke about childhood obesity and the related lifestyle diseases he treats in children. And Roxanne Becker, MBChB, a medical doctor with the Physicians Committee, spoke about the dangers of...

Joel Barlow High School Recognizes Outstanding Writers – Easton Courier

Administrators and staff at Joel Barlow High School celebrated students from the class of 2025 who received high scores on their Junior Writing Portfolios.  Now in its 31st year, the Junior Writing Portfolio is an integral part of the Joel Barlow curriculum, and completion of the portfolio at an “Effective” level is required for graduation. In the fall of junior...

National Physicians Group Offers North Carolina School District $4K to Pay for Plant-Based School Lunch Pilot Program

MORGANTON, N.C. — Experts from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a Washington, D.C.-based national health advocacy organization, joined a North Carolina pediatrician in speaking at Burke County Public Schools board meeting on Monday, May 13, 2024, to urge officials there to accept a $4,000 grant to pilot two plant-based entrees in three of the...

Event Spotlight: Affinity Solutions CEO, Jonathan Silver, Guest Speaks at the High School of Economics & Finance in New York City

This past April, Affinity Solutions CEO and Founder, Jonathan Silver, paid a special visit to the High School of Economics & Finance in New York City — acting as a guest speaker and sharing his inspiring career journey. Affinity Solutions delivers comprehensive purchase insights and media measurement through exclusive, fully permissioned, real-time, consumer...